Robert Tea Mountain of Gonglang Town in Nanjian County, Dali

Chinese Name: 大理白族自治州南涧县公郎镇罗佰克茶园村
English Name:Robert Tea Mountain of Gonglang Town in Nanjian County, Dali
Location:罗伯克生态茶园地处公郎镇凤岭村委会的无量山腹地小波乐箐、阿母助路的山坡台地上

Location

The Robert Ecological Tea Garden is located in Fengling Village of Gonglang Town, situated on the hillside terrace between XiaoBoLe Valley and AMuZhu Road in the Wuliang Mountain region, near the Lancang River. The garden sits at an altitude of 1,968 meters, with an annual average temperature of 15°C and annual precipitation of 1,200 mm, creating an ideal environment for cultivating tea, walnuts, wheat, corn, and other crops. The area is known for its beautiful scenery, fertile soil, and humid climate, making it a desirable place to live.

Gonglang Town, one of the three ancient towns in Nanjian County, is located at the base of the Wuliang Mountain. The area is accessible via National Road 214 and XingLang Road.

Historical and Cultural Significance

The vicinity of the Robert Tea Garden is rich in historical and cultural sites:

  • ZhouJia Tomb Mountain: A bronze drum from the Warring States period (a national second-class relic) was unearthed here.
  • GongLang Stone Arrow: A stone-carved arrow located about 3 km from the tea garden, situated in the river valley.
  • Neolithic Stone Axes: Unearthed around the area, indicating long-term human settlement.

Traditional Yi nationality buildings are well-preserved in the village, and national festivals such as the February 8 and Torch Festival are actively celebrated.

Tea Garden Overview

Establishment and Location:

  • Established: 1964
  • Location: Southwest-facing mountain
  • Area: 1,600 mu for tea cultivation and 500 mu for walnut trees
  • Additional Crops: Cherry and holly trees

Environmental Conditions:

The garden’s open terrain, along with its suitable humidity and temperature conditions, supports the healthy growth of tea trees.

Significance and Achievements:

  • The Robert Tea Garden is renowned for its high production quality and natural environment.
  • Under the leadership of Li Zhenglin, the tea factory director, the garden’s tea has gained significant recognition both within and outside the province.
  • The tea garden has been designated as a provincial-level Characteristic Tourism Village (fourth batch).
  • In 2012, it was named a modern agricultural park by the Provincial Department of Agriculture.